An infant will turn his head toward anything that touches his cheek.This is the ________ reflex.

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The rooting reflex is the automatic turning of the head and mouth toward anything that touches the infant’s cheek or mouth, in preparation for sucking and feeding. The Moro reflex is a startle reflex that occurs in response to sudden changes in stimuli, such as loud noises or movements. The grasping reflex is the automatic closing of the infant’s fingers around any object placed in their palm. The sucking reflex is the automatic rhythmic sucking motion made with the mouth in response to stimuli, such as a nipple or pacifier.

An Infant Will Turn His Head Toward Anything That Touches